Summary

Alireza Jahanbakhsh (Iran), Midfielder, 99 caps, 17 international goals, model: 5.8% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Alireza Jahanbakhsh

#27 Midfielder FCV Dender EH (BEL) Iran

Alireza Jahanbakhsh is a 33-year-old midfielder for FCV Dender EH (BEL) and Iran. He has earned 99 caps and 17 international goals for Iran. Our model puts Iran's title chance at 0% with a 67% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026.

99 Caps

17 Goals

1 Season goals

1 Assists

6.45 Form rating

Age33Height181 cmWeight172 lbsMarket value€243K

View next match prediction See Iran team page

Betting Relevance

Anytime scorer angle Low

High shots volume High

Tournament form Below par

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Alireza Jahanbakhsh · the model’s read

Alireza Jahanbakhsh brings 99 caps and 17 international goals for Iran at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a midfielder. At club level they play for FCV Dender EH (BEL). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Jahanbakhsh's anytime-goalscoring probability at 5.8% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.10 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Alireza Jahanbakhsh: World Cup 2026 Form

How Alireza has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

6.7

Avg rating 2 games · WC 2026

6.9

Last match vs Egypt

6.5

vs Belgium

45 min

6.9

vs Egypt

8 min

Alireza Jahanbakhsh: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (2 games) alongside the career baseline (42 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 6.7

Career baseline 6.8

1.7 Shotsper 90 min 2.11

— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.7

1.7 Key passesper 90 min 1.16

1.7 Tacklesper 90 min 1.36

— Interceptionsper 90 min 0.5

1.7 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 4.07

36 Touchesper 90 min 57

At World Cup 2026, Alireza is rating 6.7 — in line with his 6.8 career baseline.

Iran Squad

Full squad

Alireza is part of a Iran squad heading to World Cup 2026 in Group G.

Ehsan Hajsafi Defender 2.63 Tackles / 90

Mehdi Taremi Forward 3.45 Shots / 90

Alireza Beiranvand Goalkeeper 7.1 Career rating

Saeid Ezatolahi Midfielder 0.52 Key passes / 90

Milad Mohammadi Defender 2.57 Tackles / 90

Ramin Rezaeian Defender 1.3 Tackles / 90

Alireza Jahanbakhsh: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

Brighton

2018 - 2021

AZ Alkmaar

2015 - 2018

NEC Nijmegen

2013 - 2015

Damash Gilanian

2008 - 2013

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

2 TOTAL HONOURS

BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS

1× Dutch Eerste Divisie 2014-2015

1× Dutch Eredivisie 2022-2023

HONOURS SNAPSHOT

1 League Titles

1 Cup Competitions

0 International

0 Individual Awards

League Titles 1

1× Dutch Eredivisie
2022-2023

Cup Competitions 1

1× Dutch Eerste Divisie
2014-2015

Career Milestones

Key landmarks from Alireza's career.

1 LandmarksTop career moments

1 ClubsAcross top leagues

2 AchievementsMajor honours

English Premier League Goal Of The Month Brighton ·

English Premier League

Award

Alireza Jahanbakhsh: Quick Facts

#27Shirt number

33Age

181 cmHeight

172 lbsWeight

Jirandeh, Gilan, IranBirthplace

FCV Dender EH (BEL)Club

Part of the Iran squad at World Cup 2026

Iran team page

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Alireza Jahanbakhsh play?

Alireza Jahanbakhsh plays as a Midfielder for FCV Dender EH (BEL). At World Cup 2026 they represent Iran.

How many caps does Alireza Jahanbakhsh have?

Alireza Jahanbakhsh has 99 international caps for Iran, with 17 international goals.

What trophies has Alireza Jahanbakhsh won?

Alireza Jahanbakhsh has won 2 career honours. Notable titles include Dutch Eerste Divisie (x1), Dutch Eredivisie (x1).

What is Iran's chance of winning World Cup 2026?

Our model puts Iran at 0% to win World Cup 2026 and 67% to advance from the group stage.

Which group is Iran in at World Cup 2026?

Iran are in Group G at World Cup 2026, facing New Zealand, Belgium, Egypt.